Lonely Planet Western Europe (Lonley Planet on a Shoestring)

A comprehensive guide to independent travel in Western Europe: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland.

Features: 200 detailed maps of countries, regions and cities; the best places to stay and eat on any budget; language guide with useful words and phrases in seven languages; up-to-date notes on the politics, people and economy of each country; all the transport options, from the Channel Tunnel to Rhine cruises; the nitty-gritty on visas, border crossings and currency conversion; and where to go hiking, skiing, cycling, surfing and wine-tasting.